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		sgjohnson on Nov 11, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple discriminated against US citizens in hiring,... Technically speaking, a green card is still a visa.

x86x87 on Nov 11, 2023 [–]

Yes, but no. A green card allows you to stay in the US permanently. The only major differences between a green card holder and a citizen are the right to vote and the ability to hold public office.

sgjohnson on Nov 12, 2023 | [–]

Yeah, I know that. I was only arguing semantics. :)

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